With at-Large Councilor John Connolly running for mayor, there is at least one of the four seats on the council open, with only White; Michelle Wu, a 28-year-old attorney who lives in the South End; and Seamus Whelan, a registered nurse who lives in West Roxbury; running.

“I don’t have any alliances with the usual Boston politicos, I don’t have the Democratic party supporting my every move,” said White, formerly a youth coordinator for the MassVOTE, a voter advocacy group.

Putting school at Newbury College on hold, White said he is campaigning full-time.

“I’m knocking on doors and having the necessary conversations” White said. “Certain groups in Boston are marginalized and I’m trying to change that.”

Highlighting education, a crumbling public transportation infrastructure, and the rising cost of living, the former AmeriCorp volunteer said the council, “needs a new, fresh perspective.”

But with little political experience and money, White acknowledged his position, but hopes his message resonates.

“When I speak about equality I’m not just talking about race or gender or class, it’s all encompassing,” said White, a member of the Green/Rainbow Party.

But even getting on a ballot will be a challenge for White. Every potential candidate must get 1,500 registered voters’ signatures by May 21 to get their name on paper.

White, who’s openly gay, said he’s confident that he and his team can get the signatures let alone get on the council.

“I’m committed to this city,” said White. “There’s no place I’d rather be and when people meet me they see that.”

White said he plans to officially kick off his campaign April 9.

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